Aviators edge Comets in high-scoring playoff opener
LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Bryan Lavastida went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and Luke Mann went 2 for 4 with three RBIs as the Las Vegas Aviators beat the Oklahoma City Comets 13-11 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Game 1 of their Pacific Coast League playoff series at Cashman Field. Zach Ehrhard went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for Oklahoma City, while James Tibbs III homered and drove in two. Las Vegas scored two runs in the first, three in the second, one in the third, six in the fifth and one in the sixth. Oklahoma City scored one in the third, four in the fourth, five in the seventh and one in the eighth. Taylor Rashi earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit with two walks and four strikeouts. Ben Bowden recorded the save, and Jackson Ferris took the loss. Attendance was 5,403. Time of game was 3:21. Las Vegas improved to 87-59; Oklahoma City fell to 87-60.